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Originally Posted by rzgkane
Does anyone here regret getting their 5th Gen 4Runner because of the arguable lack of power and torque from the 270hp? I was disappointed to see Toyota threw almost 300hp in the Camry but left the 4Runner where it was. I am in the market to replace an old Tahoe and I'm struggling to decide whether I'd be better off in something more powerful than the beautiful 4Runner. I don't tow much, but I do drive some significant grades with passengers on board and I hate the feeling of wanting more power and it's not there.
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My two cents:
1. Wifes Car is a 15 Camry XSE V6 with induction system, Borla Cat-back and minor suspension upgrades. This is a Horsepower motor in a lighter car then our 4 Runner. No way around it, just plain fast. This car is fast and will cruise at very high speeds - it will run out the Speedo. Fuel mileage running at 60-75 MPH with AC on the road - have recorded multiple tanks at plus 28MPG. Put your foot into it and it drops off, but as stated will flat run.
2. My ride is 17TRDP. TRD CAI, Borla Cat-back, 1" spacers and tuning of the F/R Sway bars. I do limited OTR mostly on existing trails. In comparison, its driving a heavy brick. That said, with the Pro Suspension, spacers and Sway bar mods, drives straight without wander and little impact from side winds. It runs just fine all day at 75-80MPH range. Fuel mileage ---- as stated its a brick. Last summer, fully loaded from Kentucky thru WVA with AC running 70-75, averaged over 18 MPG. To pull the longer/higher grades, did have to kickdown to 4th gear with sport mode to maintain speed.
That said, the T4R is my ride and the Camry the wifes. Easy transition back and forth for both of us and we are happy.
Good Luck